Mission Viejo, CA Tornado History — 31 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Mission Viejo, CA had?
Mission Viejo has had 31 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Mission Viejo?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Mission Viejo was an EF1 on January 19, 2010.
When is tornado season in Mission Viejo?
January is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Mission Viejo, with 7 on record. April through June account for 3 of the 31 tornadoes on record near Mission Viejo.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Mission Viejo
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 3 total, averaging 0.1 per year over this window.
Tornadoes by Decade
Tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita Rating
F0–F5 ratings (pre-2007) are grouped with their EF equivalents. The Enhanced Fujita scale replaced the original Fujita scale in February 2007.
Tornadoes by Month
Have any tornadoes near Mission Viejo been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Mission Viejo from any of the 31 tornadoes since 1950, though 7 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Mission Viejo
What the record shows near Mission Viejo
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Mission Viejo, with 12 of the 31 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2010s have produced 1 so far. The Mission Viejo record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Mission Viejo, 30 reached EF0 or EF1 and 1 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Mission Viejo is rated EF2, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Mission Viejo has averaged 0.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 3 in total. 2007 was the busiest of them with 1, and 17 of those years passed with none at all.